Junior School Teacher

Full job description
The Role:

Carey invites passionate Junior School educators committed to nurturing and inspiring young minds to apply for permanent and fixed-term Classroom Teacher opportunities at both the Kew and Donvale campuses. Carey has multiple Classroom Teacher (Prep - Year 6) positions available for commencement in Term 1 2026.

Carey Teachers are professional people, and this is reflected in their teaching and in their relationships with students, parents and other staff members. Carey teachers keep abreast of developments in curriculum and pedagogical practices in the areas of their teaching responsibility as well as current developments in educational research and thinking. They contribute to the professional development of other staff members within the School by sharing knowledge, ideas and resources.
The Person:
To be successful in this position, you will have:
Teaching qualification
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of curriculum content, current curriculum approaches and teaching practices
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential
A valid Victorian Institute Teaching (VIT) registration is a requirement of employment in this position.

The School:
At Carey, our staff are integral members of our vibrant community, embodying a deep commitment to learning and an innate ability to ignite the same passions within our students.
Grounded in the core values of Care, Growth, and Respect, our staff play a pivotal role in nurturing a culture where every individual is valued, supported, and inspired to thrive.

The Perks:
A career at Carey, provides staff with access to:
Professional Practice day
Graduate teacher program
Competitive remuneration
Access to outstanding facilities and resources
A supported and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued and encouraged
...And much more!

Want to find out more?
If you are interested in a career at Carey, we're excited to hear from you!
submit your Cover Letter (no more than 2 pages) and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae by 19 September 2025. Please include your preference of location in your cover letter.
Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Let's work together to inspire young minds at Carey!

To find out more about this opportunity, download the Position Description here.

Carey Baptist Grammar School is committed to providing a safe environment for all students, acting in their best interests, promoting their wellbeing and keeping them safe at all times.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waters surrounding us and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
 

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